Italian Aegean Island stamps year 1912 Italian Stamps Overprinted Nisiros

Italian Aegean Island stamps year 1912 Italian Stamps Overprinted Nisiros MNH (**)

The Italian Aegean Islands stamps from 1912 include a special issue for the island of Nisiros (also spelled Nisiro or Nísyros). After Italy occupied the Dodecanese Islands in 1912 following the Italo-Turkish War, Italian stamps were overprinted with the names of individual islands for local use. For Nisiros, Italian stamps were overprinted with “Nisiros” and issued starting December 1, 1912.

These overprinted stamps typically featured seven values ranging from 2 centesimi up to 50 centesimi. The designs were based on regular Italian stamps of the period, including images such as the eagle with ornaments and crown, or King Victor Emmanuel III. The stamps were used during the Italian administration of the islands from 1912 until around 1932.

Collectors recognize the 1912 Nisiros overprints as part of the broader series of Italian Aegean Islands issues, which also included overprints for other islands like Calimno, Caso, Cos, and others in the Dodecanese group. These overprints are considered distinct and collectible, with some values being rarer than others.

In summary:

• Year of issue: 1912
• Territory: Italian-occupied Nisiros island in the Aegean Sea
• Stamps: Italian stamps overprinted with “Nisiros”
• Values: Seven denominations from 2c to 50c
• Designs: Based on Italian stamps featuring King Victor Emmanuel III or eagle motifs
• Usage: 1912–1932 during Italian administration of the Dodecanese Islands

These stamps are a notable part of Italian colonial philately and are sought after by collectors specializing in Italian or Aegean Islands issues